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Optimizing AIT’s Research Manifesto by Ulrich Glawe, PhD. Status Quo. We need to respond to changed conditions. One of the most prestigious educational institutions in Asia Integration of different disciplines in science and technology is ongoing - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Open Hearing for VP Position “Research”; AIT, 25. August 2005
Optimizing AIT’s ResearchOptimizing AIT’s Research
ManifestoManifesto by by
Ulrich Glawe, PhD.Ulrich Glawe, PhD.
Open Hearing for VP Position “Research”; AIT, 25. August 2005
Status QuoStatus Quo• One of the most prestigious educational institutions in
Asia
• Integration of different disciplines in science and technology is ongoing
• Research potential, capacities and facilities available
• Ideal place to expand inter- and multidisciplinary research, ideal location
• Increase of quality, quantity and visibility of AIT’s research necessary
We need to respond to changed conditions
Open Hearing for VP Position “Research”; AIT, 25. August 2005
Principles of OptimizationPrinciples of Optimization
• Activate and use ALL resources to their FULL potential
• Introduce well-planned marketing and outreach
• Minimize required operational investment
No structural and personnel Changes required
But Values such as Motivation, Cooperation, Openness and Transparency
Open Hearing for VP Position “Research”; AIT, 25. August 2005
Principal ToolsPrincipal Tools
• ACHIEVEMENT-ORIENTED APPROACH
• Promotes activities and leads to Motivation
• Mobilizes available resources
• FAIR EVALUATION
• Confirms up-grading
• Suggests possible improvement
Support of effectiveness and efficiency of activities
Open Hearing for VP Position “Research”; AIT, 25. August 2005
Research PrioritiesResearch Priorities
• Target an generally accepted goal
• Analyze governmental and institutional directives and guidelines
• Involve in the identification process resources including the base
• Some research priorities already visible
Identification of further priorities necessary
Open Hearing for VP Position “Research”; AIT, 25. August 2005
Research Priorities (Cont.)Research Priorities (Cont.)
• Use AIT’s strength being multi - disciplinarily
• (Rotating) Unit-Partnerships are beneficial in the process
• Improvement of cooperation
• Fostering of openness and transparency
• Support of QC
Excellent Atmosphere for Research
Open Hearing for VP Position “Research”; AIT, 25. August 2005
Research CapacitiesResearch Capacities
• Determine research profile
• Involve individuals, units and Unit – Partnerships
• Centralize data
• Identify potential in research for different levels
Research Capacity Potential and Priority Profile
2005
Open Hearing for VP Position “Research”; AIT, 25. August 2005
AIT’s Research DirectiveAIT’s Research DirectiveCapacity at Hand
and Demand
Capacity at Hand
No Demand
Capacity Lack
No Demand
Capacity Lack
and Demand
Open Hearing for VP Position “Research”; AIT, 25. August 2005
Research Projects - GeneralResearch Projects - General
• Short-term smaller projects integrated in longer-term frameworks
• Funding supports indirectly the financial situation
• Knowledge of ALL potential sponsor agencies necessary
• Contribution to sponsor identification on faculty/unit level
Support and Guidance of Faculty on Proposal Production necessary
Open Hearing for VP Position “Research”; AIT, 25. August 2005
Research Projects ProposalsResearch Projects Proposals
• Proposal Evaluation Committee (PEC); Dean responsible, and 3 faculty from 3 schools
• Compliance with AIT research directive
• Academic relevance
• Cost (effort) / benefit analysis
• Provisions made? (overhead, research infrastructure and research facilities)
Proposals have high Standard and better Change for Funding
Open Hearing for VP Position “Research”; AIT, 25. August 2005
Proposals; Effectiveness of AcquisitionProposals; Effectiveness of Acquisition
• Number of proposals
• Accumulated proposed project costs
• Received project funding per Faculty, Unit and School
Assessment of Effectiveness of Acquisition in the Institute
Open Hearing for VP Position “Research”; AIT, 25. August 2005
Project Funding – Regional, Project Funding – Regional, (Source 1)(Source 1)
• AIT - INDUSTRY RESEARCH PARTNERSHIPSwith the “Productive” Industry
• Framework for several research focus areas
• Enhances commercialization of AIT’s research
• Transfer of knowledge and intellectual property
• Involvement of AIT alumni extremely helpful
Adequate Cooperation with Industry, and Funding from Industry
Open Hearing for VP Position “Research”; AIT, 25. August 2005
Project Funding – Regional, Project Funding – Regional, (Source 2)(Source 2)
• AIT - INDUSTRY RESEARCH PARTNERSHIPSwith the “Consulting” Industry
• Need of local expertise, reliable research results, international quality
• From an institute with excellent reputation (= AIT)
• Challenge to produce top class research
• Brings faculty to the cutting –edge research
Increase in Research Quality
Open Hearing for VP Position “Research”; AIT, 25. August 2005
Project Funding – Regional, Project Funding – Regional, (Source 3)(Source 3)
• REGIONAL GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES
• AIT – RTG Joint Research Project
• Absolute successful
• Perfect “Demonstration Project” for excellent cooperation, fruitfulness and effectiveness in research
Funding from regional Governments is possible, extremely fruitful and effective
Open Hearing for VP Position “Research”; AIT, 25. August 2005
Possibilities for external International
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Open Hearing for VP Position “Research”; AIT, 25. August 2005
Project Funding – InternationalProject Funding – International• NATIONAL RESEARCH FUNDING AGENCIES
• Use existing contacts and extend them
• Raise contacts to institute level
• AIT – University Partnerships
• Alumni Association extremely supportive
• GOVERNMENTS (Ministries)
• Ministries of Education, Development, Cooperation, Environment etc.
• AIT – University Partnerships
Large Potential, Chances good with AIT – University Partnerships
Open Hearing for VP Position “Research”; AIT, 25. August 2005
Project Funding – InternationalProject Funding – International• Exploration into “new” Regions
• Example: Middle East
• High quality national universities
• Shared research and development work
• AIT - University Partnerships
• Potential for research funding from this region, but also from outside
Large Potential, regional and international Funding possible